ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

Governing Board Management Team

Governing Board

The Governing Board is the highest decision-making body within the Preschool and is responsible for steering Sparkletots towards its mission and vision. The Governing Board oversees the governance of the Preschool and provides strategic oversight on all matters. While the Governing Board may delegate specific responsibilities to its appointed Sub-Committees or the Management, it retains accountability for the decisions made by these delegated bodies.

Chairman

Mrs Josephine Teo

Minister for Digital Development and Information
Second Minister for Home Affair

Date of Appointment: 14/07/2024

Treasurer

Mr Heng Chee How

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence

Date of Appointment: 14/07/2024

Member

Dr Janil Arusha Puthucheary

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health Government Whip

Date of Appointment: 14/07/2024

Chief Executive Officer

Victor Bay

Date of Appointment: 14/07/2024

Victor has been at the helm of PCF as CEO since June 2015, following an illustrious 27-year career in both local and international banks.

In addition to his role at PCF, Victor is a grassroots leader, serving as a member of the Ang Mo Kio-Hougang Citizens’ Consultative Committee. His commitment to shaping Singapore’s future is further demonstrated through his involvement in the Human Health & Potential Subcommittee of the Future Economy Council.

Victor plays a key role in the academic sector as a member of the Board of Trustees at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. He actively supports the sports community, exemplifying strong leadership across multiple domains, as demonstrated by his roles as Vice President of the Singapore Table Tennis Association, member of the Singapore Golf Association Governing Council, and President of Warren Golf and Country Club.

Chief Operating Officer

Marini Khamis

Date of Appointment: 01/01/2025

Marini has been a key contributor at PCF since 2013, advancing to Senior Director in 2018 after serving five years as Deputy Director. With over 30 years in education management, she brings extensive expertise from leadership roles, including Vice-President of Operations for a prominent early-childhood operator and General Manager of an Edutrust-certified teacher training institute. Her extensive expertise continues to drive excellence in the organisation.

Her contributions extend beyond PCF through her service on the Inclusive Preschool Workgroup under Singapore’s Third Enabling Masterplan in 2019 and as a member of the Professional Advisory Committee at the National Institute of Early Childhood Development since 2021. In this capacity, she provides crucial insights on industry trends, research directions, and best practices in early childhood education.

Marini is dedicated to driving positive change through inclusive education, fostering collaboration and nurturing environments where educators and children thrive.